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Community Peace Officer

Posted on: Mar 10, 2025

Posted by: Starland County

Summary

Starland County is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and community driven individual that is committed to providing a professional level of service as a Community Peace Officer (CPO). This is a Level 1 CPO position pursuant to the Peace Officer Act and is a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. You will provide effective patrol coverage while ensuring public awareness and enforce all Traffic Laws, County Bylaws, and authorized Provincial Statutes in a fair and consistent manner. In additional, the CPO will assist with Emergency Response agencies, County departments, and outside agencies as required. This position would ideally also serve in an educational role advising our departments on National Safety Codes compliance.

This opportunity is a full-time permanent position that required you to work flexible hours. The salary for this position is $69,000-$99,500 and an excellent benefits package is available. The successful candidate must have the ability to represent the County in a professional competent manner. In accordance with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required prior to commencing employment.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your cover letter and resume to the address below. This employment opportunity will remain open until April 8, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. For additional information about the job description or on our municipality, please see our website at www.starlandcounty.com.

Starland County

Box 249

Morrin, AB, T0J 2B0

Attention: Human Resources Coordinator

Fax: 403.772.3807

Email: hr-office@starlandcounty.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Peace Officer is responsible for the enforcement of Provincial legislation, inspection and enforcement of bylaws and road bans. Provide advice to and assistance to the public relative to specific bylaws or statutory questions when necessary. The Community Peace Officer is to maintain a courteous relationship with the public, other contractors, council members and other co-workers as well as they are responsible to follow workplace all safe work procedures, policies and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide enforcement of Provincial Statutes as approved under the County’s authority as defined by the Province of Alberta.
Promote, enforce, and implement all Municipal Bylaws, as applicable, in a fair, professional and diplomatic manner. This includes responding to and investigating related complaints or concerns
Be responsible for the inspection and enforcement of Bylaws of a regulatory nature except for the Land Use Bylaw of the Contract area specified herein
Assist in the prosecution of Municipal matters in provincial Court in co-operation and conjunction with the Crown Prosecutor and the Municipal Solicitor as the matter in question related to the normal duties of the Patrol Division
Maintain a liaison with the RCMP and other agencies of a regulator and enforcement nature, including attending and reporting to the Joint Policing Committee
Assist in the preparation of bylaws of a regulatory nature with the exception of the Land Use Bylaw
Make note of hazardous or potentially unsafe gravel road conditions and bring the matter to the attention of the department or person responsible for taking remedial actions
Assist the Health & Safety Officer to investigate accidents involving Municipal vehicles and equipment and other accidents and incidents which may affect the liability of the municipality
Help ensure heavy hauling activities have the correct permits and are following authorized routes
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer

Requirements

Excellent judgment, interpersonal and public relation skills in promoting customer relations on behalf of the County are essential attributes for this position.

The required qualifications for this position include:

Diploma/Certificate in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field
Must meet all requirements of Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services to obtain a Level 1 Community Peace Officer appointment
1-3 years’ experience as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 Certification
Training in OC spray, Baton, experience in traffic enforcement and familiarity with traffic related legislation
Obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check conducted by the RCMP
Successful completion of an approved Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE) test, or equivalent
Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and enforcement
Valid Class 5 Alberta Operators Drivers License

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$69,000 - $99,500

Closing Date

April 8, 2025

Posting ID: 30957